The MPIF comprehensive website of PM microstructures was recently updated to make the user experience more enjoyable. Several new materials were added including 300 and 400 series stainless steel alloys. 

APMI is seeking nominations for its Fellow Award.  This highly selective award recognizes APMI members for their significant contributions to APMI and high level of expertise in the technology, practice, or business of the industry.  Candidates must have been a member of APMI for a combined total of 10 years minimum, with the last two being concurrent.  Recipients will receive their awards at the annual PowderMet conference.  Click here for a copy of the Award Criteria, Nomination Form, and a listing of prior recipients.

Send the completed Nomination Form by May 1, to Turner Abbott (tabbott@mpif.org).

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John Cenko Receives P/M Automotive Achievement Award
Chicago Conference Program Released
P/M Trends Aired at SAE Congress
Ceracon Consolidates Tungsten-Nickel-Iron Powders
Midwest Sintered Products Expands
PTX-Pentronix Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Stackpole Corp. Sells Specialty Carbon Products Business Units
Nippon Promoting Aluminum P/M Materials
Compacting/Tooling Seminar
P/M Environmental Regulations Manual/Seminar
New P/M Bearing Standard
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The West Penn Chapter of APMI International held their monthly meeting attended by 65 industry professionals and sponsored by The Modal Shop of Cincinnati, OH. 

To battle the highly transmissible Omicron variant, a self-disinfecting copper-based nanoparticle-coated antiviral face mask was developed by Indian scientists from Bengaluru. The mask, which is biodegradable, highly breathable and washable, is said to exhibit high performance against the Covid-19 virus as well as several other viral and bacterial infections.